Community Involvement
Washington Business Week
SME Inc of Seattle has been a sponsor of Washington Business Week since 2007, and has contributed many volunteer hours for both judging student projects and acting as a company advisor during the Construction Week Program.
Washington Business Week has been preparing high school students to successfully enter the workforce by giving them the skills, confidence and values to succeed in life, regardless of career choice. The distinguishing feature of Business Week is the Discovery Learning/Experiential approach that allows students to take control of the experience. Because the learning is hands-on and student-directed, participants are inspired by the knowledge that they are wholly responsible for their own success. Students are away from home, friends and family and must take personal responsibility. By working in small teams with people they don't know, they have the opportunity to step out of their box in a safe environment. After the week parents often call and ask what did you do to my son/daughter. In just one week, participants gain tremendous self confidence and conversation at the dinner table is transformed. While some other programs compliment the work of Business Week, but we are the only program that gives kids an intensive, in-depth and real-world experience.
Boys and Girls Club of Federal Way
SME Inc of Seattle is proud to have provided the electrical wiring for the renovation of the Boys and Girls Club of Federal Way. In partnership with Opus Northwest, LLC and many of SME's suppliers and subcontractors, SME provided upgraded lighting, a new heating and cooling system, a newly renovated kitchen, administrative offices, and game room. Read the testimonial letter
Museum of Glass
SME Inc of Seattle is proud to have participated with the Museum of Glass and Martin Blank to help make his monumental glass installation, Fluent Steps, at the Museum of Glass a reality. SME's in-kind donation helped add the finishing touches to an amazing work of art. At night, the sculpture will take your breath away. Click on the link for more information about Fluent Steps
Boy Scouts of America
Since 2003, SME Inc of Seattle has participated with the Chief Seattle Council of the Boy Scouts of America in the Great Outdoor Training Odyssey (GOTO Camp) to raise money for supporting Scouting programs among at-risk youth. Additionally, many of SME's employees contribute hundreds of hours each year to support Scouting programs in their neighborhoods.
Starlight Children's Foundation
SME's first annual Charity Golf Tournament will benefit the Starlight Children's Foundation. Held at Carnation Golf Club in August, employees, suppliers, and subcontractors of SME Inc of Seattle will join together to raise money for this worthy cause. The Starlight Children's Foundation is dedicated to bringing happiness, hope and an improved quality of life to seriously ill children and their families.
